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Mini crossword answers for December 17, 2025

Mini Crossword · December 17, 2025 · Every hint stays hidden until you tap it

Every clue from today's NYT Mini, with the answers hidden until you want them. Start with the lengths, then first letters, then reveal.

Across clues and answer lengths
Across first letters
  • 1 starts with D
  • 5 starts with U
  • 7 starts with M
  • 8 starts with P
  • 9 starts with S
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Nod (off) DOZE
  • 5 Across: Naval submarine in W.W. II UBOAT
  • 7 Across: Tricky thing to do on a busy highway MERGE
  • 8 Across: Heat-resistant glassware for cooking PYREX
  • 9 Across: Put into groups SORT
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with D
  • 2 starts with O
  • 3 starts with Z
  • 4 starts with E
  • 6 starts with T
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Break up with DUMP
  • 2 Down: Falls in line, so to speak OBEYS
  • 3 Down: Legendary vigilante who cuts a "Z" with his sword ZORRO
  • 4 Down: Rarin' to go EAGER
  • 6 Down: Common reminder for an upcoming appointment TEXT
Show the solved grid
1D2O3Z4E5UBOA6T7MERGE8PYREX9SORT

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